Support Assembly With Movable Blocking Element for Tool-Free Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rack systems face challenges in providing a versatile and tool-free mounting solution that allows objects to be easily detachable, as different market requirements necessitate varying methods for mounting objects to support rails, often resulting in objects being blocked or locked, limiting flexibility and usability.
Innovation Solution
A support device comprising a support element with a movable blocking element, driven by a linking element and an operating element, which forms a mounting path to hold multiple mounting elements of an object, allowing the blocking element to be positioned to either block or unblock the path, enabling secure attachment and detachment based on the object's position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the blocking element blocks the mounting path to secure the object, then the object's stability is improved, but the ease of detachment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The blocking element is designed to be movable between a blocking position (where it blocks the mounting path to secure the object) and a non-blocking position (where it allows detachment). This dynamic positioning resolves the contradiction by allowing the system to switch between stable and easily detachable states based on operational needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The linking element acts as an intermediary mechanism that connects the blocking element's position to the object's mounting state. When the object is mounted, the linking element automatically positions the blocking element to block the mounting path, providing stable attachment without requiring manual intervention for detachment.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the blocking element is fixed to block the mounting path, then the object's stability is improved, but the adaptability to different mounting requirements deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The blocking element transitions from a fixed blocking state to a movable state that can be positioned based on mounting requirements. This allows the system to adapt between providing stable blocked attachment and flexible unblocked detachment, resolving the contradiction between stability and adaptability.
3Ease of operation
If a tool-free mounting mechanism is used, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of secure attachment may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The linking element is designed to automatically drive the blocking element into the blocking position when the object is mounted, without requiring external tools or manual intervention. This self-service mechanism ensures reliable secure attachment while maintaining ease of operation, as the system performs the securing action automatically upon mounting.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The support device provides a flexible and secure mounting solution that allows objects to be easily attached and detached from the rack system, accommodating different market requirements by ensuring the blocking element moves in response to user operation, ensuring the object's stability and ease of use.
Implementation Method 1
The blocking element is held at the first position in response to an elastic force of the elastic element
Implementation Method 2
the second linking element is pivoted to the operating element and the first linking element respectively by a first pivoting element and a second pivoting element
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AI summary
A support device includes a support element, a linking element and a blocking element. A mounting path is formed on the support element for holding a plurality of mounting elements of an object. The blocking element is configured to be driven by the linking element. When the blocking element is located at a first position, the blocking element blocks the mounting path of the support element. When the blocking element is located at a second position, the blocking element does not block the mounting path of the support element.